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Section 415SF Giants Offseason PrioritiesWith Tony Vitello on board as the new manager and several new coaches joining the organization, Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey can finally start to shift his attention toward upgrading the team’s roster.
On this episode of Section 415, The Standard’s baseball reporter, John Shea, joins host Kerry Crowley to discuss Shea’s 30-minute conversation with Vitello at MLB’s general manager meetings, the Giants’ offseason priorities, and why the team might be willing to consider trading top prospect Bryce Eldridge.
This episode was produced by Dakota London and edited by So...
2025-11-2128 min
Infatu Asian PodcastEp 165 Chatting With Mr. Prasetyo Hadi the Consul General of Indonesia in San Francisco!Mr. Prasetyo Hadi is the Consul General for Indonesia in San Francisco. I met Mr. Prasetyo Hadi at a fun celebration by the Indonesian Consulate in San Francisco. I asked if we could do an episode together, and so we got together and had a fun chat at the Consulate General, which happens to be near my work. They couldn’t have been nicer, showing me some of the warmth and hospitality Indonesia is famous for. I can’t wait to visit Indonesia someday!
In the meantime, if you’d like a taste of Indonesia you can visit...
2025-03-1227 min
Tech DiplomacyNiels Nagelhus Schia: AI and democratic electionsHow does AI impact democratic elections, and what steps can we take to prevent or mitigate negative effects?
In this episode, we’re joined by Niels Nagelhus Schia, a Norwegian research professor at the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs, where he specializes in the intersection of technology and international relations. In addition to leading the Security and Defense Research Group and co-managing the center's Technology Research Center, Schia has chaired the Norwegian Expert Group on AI, Democracy, and Elections (2024-2025)
The expert group recently finalized its report, Artificial Intelligence and Democratic Elections – International Experiences and Nation...
2025-03-0527 min
The Executive ExchangeHetch Hetchy, San Francisco's secret engineering marvel (with Dennis Herrera, General Manager, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission)Hetch Hetchy, San Francisco's secret engineering marvel (with Dennis Herrera, General Manager, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission)In this episode of the Exec Exchange podcast, host Piers Clark interviews Dennis Herrera, the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC). Dennis shares his extensive background as a former City Attorney and his current role leading the SFPUC, a $3 billion enterprise serving millions of people in the Bay Area with water, wastewater, and power services. Dennis discusses the significance of the Hetch Hetchy water system, its historical background, and its importance to San Francisco's growth. The...
2025-01-2111 min
Complete Service-First Unitarian Universalist Society of San FranciscoHow Do We Lead?"How Do We Lead?"
Sunday, December 8, 2024
Church has always been a place (and houses of worship in general) where the definition and understanding of how leadership shows up among us is broader and fuller than the world sometimes defines it. It's not so much that we loosen the definition but that we see so clearly how it takes so many different skills and gifts to make the whole of what we want to do together possible. This Sunday we will ask three leaders, in different tenures of leadership, to reflect on what calls them into the...
2024-12-081h 21Sermons-First Unitarian Universalist Society of San FranciscoHow Do We Lead?"How Do We Lead?"
Sunday, December 8, 2024
Church has always been a place (and houses of worship in general) where the definition and understanding of how leadership shows up among us is broader and fuller than the world sometimes defines it. It's not so much that we loosen the definition but that we see so clearly how it takes so many different skills and gifts to make the whole of what we want to do together possible. This Sunday we will ask three leaders, in different tenures of leadership, to reflect on what calls them into the...
2024-12-0822 min
49ers: Press PassJohn Lynch and Kyle Shanahan Recap the Final Day of the 2024 NFL Draft | Press PassSan Francisco 49ers president of football operations/general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan broke down the 49ers Day 3 picks of S Malik Mustapha, RB Isaac Guerendo, WR Jacob Cowing, OL Jarrett Kingston and LB Tatum Bethune.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-04-2820 min49ers: Press PassJohn Lynch and Kyle Shanahan Recap Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft | Press PassSan Francisco 49ers president of football operations/general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan broke down the 49ers Day 2 picks of CB Renardo Green and OL Dominick Puni.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-04-2712 min49ers: Press PassJohn Lynch Previews 2024 NFL Draft | Press PassSan Francisco 49ers president of football operations/general manager John Lynch discussed the team’s strategy heading into the draft and shared updates regarding WR Brandon Aiyuk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-04-2228 min
SPARKSLen Egert ’91 - General Counsel at San Francisco BalletDeans Leslie and Grand welcome Len Egert General Counsel/General Manager of the San Francisco Ballet on this episode of SPARKS. Len is an executive, labor leader, and attorney with over 20 years of experience in entertainment and labor relations. He currently serves as the General Counsel / General Manager at San Francisco Ballet, where he oversees the legal, operations, and union labor relations functions for one of the world's premier ballet companies.
With a collaborative and determined approach, Len has successfully led and transformed major entertainment unions, such as the American Guild of Musical Artists and SAG-AFTRA, where he has represented...
2024-04-1931 min
Tech DiplomacyVolker Türk: Human Rights & TechnologyWhat are the human rights implications of technology? What is the human rights perspective on elections and generative AI? How can social media, digital literacy, and critical thinking be included in the school curriculum? What is the importance of the technology industry to take human rights considerations into account? How can human rights be a powerful transformative force for the better of the world and how can we close the digital divide and use technology to combat hunger and ensure education is innovated around the world?
With Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, w...
2024-02-2728 min
Freakonomics RadioHow the San Francisco 49ers Stopped Being Losers (Update)They’re heading to the Super Bowl for the second time in five years. But back in 2018, they were coming off a long losing streak — and that’s the year we sat down with 49ers players, coaches, and executives to hear their turnaround plans. It’s probably time to consider the turnaround a success. SOURCES:Jimmy Garoppolo, quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders; former quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers.Al Guido, president of the San Francisco 49ers.Kyle Juszczyk, fullback for the San Francisco 49ers.Bob Lange, senior vice president of communications for the Philadelphia Eagles; for...
2024-02-051h 03
NextcastsBuilding a Circular Future: Redefining Sustainability in Construction with Circular Engineering for Architecture from ETH Zürich, Nextcasts, Metropolis Episode 3In “Nextcasts: METROPOLIS Episode 3”, the CEO of Swissnex in San Francisco, Emilia Pasquier, talks with Arabelle de Saussure from Circular Engineering for Architecture (CEA) at ETH Zürich. The CEA develops research on matching reused architectural materials & projects through digitalization for circularity.Arabelle and Emilia cover a variety of topics, ranging from current challenges in construction to the CEA’s approach to more circular construction methods as well as their general outlook on the future of cities. About METROPOLIS:The episode is part of the nextcasts METROPOLIS season, which is a piece of Swissnex...
2023-10-2635 min
NextcastsRethinking Wastewater Management: Innovations in Nutrient Recycling with VunaNexus, Nextcasts: METROPOLIS Episode 2In “Nextcasts: METROPOLIS Episode 2”, the CEO of Swissnex in San Francisco, Emilia Pasquier, talks with David DeChambrier from Vuna Nexus, a Swiss Startup with the goal to reduce water waste by recycling urine. David and Emilia cover a variety of topics, ranging from the origins of Vuna Nexus to the different types of water treatment as well as their general outlook on the future of cities. About METROPOLIS:The episode is part of the Nextcasts METROPOLIS season, which is a piece of Swissnex in San Francisco’s 20-anniversary programming METROPOLIS. For two decades, Swissnex...
2023-10-2423 min
NextcastsCreating Sustainable Cities: The Architects' Perspective with MacIver-Ek Chevroulet, Nextcasts: METROPOLIS Episode 1, MacIver-Ek ChevrouletNextcasts: METROPOLIS Episode 1In “Nextcasts: METROPOLIS Episode 1”, the CEO of Swissnex in San Francisco, Emilia Pasquier, talks with Anna MacIver-EK and Axel Chevroulet from MacIver-Ek Chevroulet, a Swiss architecture office. Anna, Axel, and Emilia cover a variety of topics, from the difference between Scandinavian and Swiss approaches over their project, “Pétanque Renanaise” and their general outlook on the future of cities. About METROPOLIS: The episode is part of the nextcasts METROPOLIS season, which is a piece of Swissnex in San Francisco’s 20-anniversary programming METROPOLIS. For two decades, Swissnex in San Francisco...
2023-10-1943 min
Fifth & MissionWhat a San Francisco Psychiatrist Learned Talking with Mentally Ill People on the StreetYears ago, Dr. Robert Okin took to San Francisco’s streets with a camera and a request: to take portraits and speak with mentally ill homeless people. The former head of psychiatry at San Francisco General Hospital published their stories and photos in a book, “Silent Voices,” whose second edition was released this year. Okin joins host Laura Wenus to share what he learned, what he makes of the state’s new CARE Court, and why he thinks the systems meant to stabilize this population often fail them instead. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/podGot a tip, com...
2023-10-0427 min49ers: Press PassLynch Reviews the Process of Creating the 49ers Initial 53-Man Roster | Press PassSan Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch spoke to the media on Wednesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-08-3114 min
CatalyzeFrom the dugout to the boardroom: Bobby Evans ’91 and his path to becoming general manager of the San Francisco GiantsOn a spring day in Chapel Hill, Bobby Evans ’91 joined scholar host Benny Klein ’25 outside the Morehead-Cain Foundation to share about his life and career as a Major League Baseball executive. Bobby is the former general manager of the San Francisco Giants, a role he served from 2015 to 2018. Bobby speaks about his grandmother’s pivotal advice as a high schooler, his start in baseball as an intern at UNC–Chapel Hill, the opportunities that led to the general manager role, and the highs and lows of working with the Giants. He also gives his perspective on a people-fi...
2023-06-2746 min
ConfluenceTech Policy and the Current Geopolitical Puzzle with Anja ManuelIn this week’s episode of Confluence, host Rana Sakar is joined by Anja Manuel, author, advisor and expert on U.S. foreign policy. Anja is a co-founder and partner at the consulting firm Rice, Hadley, Gates & Manuel LLC and the Executive Director of the Aspen Strategy Group and the Aspen Security Forum. In their discussion, Rana and Anja exchange views on recent geopolitical developments, including strategic realignment towards the Indo-Pacific region, and the implications for the tech sector. Their conversation touches on a wide range of issues from challenges to research and innovation ecosystems to the rise of mi...
2023-03-2328 minConfluenceChip War: The Fight for the World’s Most Critical Technology with Chris MillerWe’re in a race today to control one of the world’s most critical resources – microchips – with the United States and China increasingly in conflict. This race for control does not entail just the quantity of chips produced, but also includes efforts to stay steps ahead of the latest developments in design and computing power. In this week’s episode of Confluence, host Rana Sakar is joined by Chris Miller, author of Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology, to break down current conflicts in the semiconductor industry and put them into historical context. Chris shares vie...
2023-03-0228 minFifth & MissionCal-OSHA Ends Mandatory COVID Sick PayCalifornia's workplace regulators have passed a new set of rules that no longer require employers to pay workers to stay home if they catch the virus. Reporter Chase DiFeliciantonio joins host Demian Bulwa with details. Plus: Reporter Mallory Moench talks about staff shortages at San Francisco General Hospital and 911 dispatch as COVID surges. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-12-1618 minConfluenceProtecting the Rights of Children Online with Baroness Beeban KidronIn today’s episode of Confluence, host Rana Sarkar and guest Baroness Beeban Kidron discuss her work as a leading global advocate for the rights of children online. They discuss her journey from her time as a photographer and filmmaker to her current position as a policymaker. Baroness Kidron shares lessons from the UK Age Appropriate Design Code, a critical piece of legislation that she has led; discusses the status of similar pieces of legislation around the world; and offers advice for policymakers to learn from each other and safeguard children from the downsides of technology. LINKS:
2022-12-1547 min
Financial PerspectivesVC & Tech w/John Ailanjian, CFA - Partner & CIO at Next Play CapitalSend us a message!On this episode of the CFA Society San Francisco Podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with John Ailanjian, CFA, General Partner and CIO for Next Play Capital. John has been instrumental in expanding the firm’s quantitative models to screen and perform due diligence on company investments. He also plays an integral role in the programming and education of Next Play Capital’s Fellowship program. Prior to joining Next Play Capital, John was the CEO and Founder of Aspen Highland Management, an entity that provided investment advisory services to several high...
2022-11-2939 min
ISFA PodcastDaniela Veronica Ciucarelli: “El handball significa toda mi forma de ser” .Entrevistamos a Daniela Veronica Ciucarelli, de 33 años, nacida de Buenos Aires, actual residente de Villa General Belgrano desde el 2020.
Es profesora superior de educación física y actualmente esDT y formadora de handball en el colegio Alemán (Villa Gral. Belgrano), además de trabajar como preparadora física de manera particular.
Empezó con el deporte a la corta edad de 10 años y logró jugar en grandes equipos en Buenos Aires, como River PLate y Nuestra Señora de Luján. Participo de importantes torneos de manera nacional e internacional y formo parte de la...
2022-11-1411 min
NAIOP San Francisco Bay Area ChapterPresidio Bay Ventures - What’s Their Secret Sauce? A Conversation with Founder Cyrus SanandajiIn this episode host Dave Karol, Managing Director, Ridge Capital Investors interviews Cyrus Sanandaji, Founder and Managing Director of Presidio Bay Ventures a San Francisco based investment and development firm focused on design, construction, and long-term operation of a diverse set of product types.
The rich and candid conversation includes insights into what drove Sanandaji to start the company after working for the US General Services Administration (GSA) delivering projects for agencies such as the FBI, how his international background shapes his perspective, where he sees the best opportunities for development during these uncertain times and how he...
2022-11-091h 08
Líderes del FuturoCónsul General de México en San FranciscoLa Cónsul General de México en San Francisco nos visito para contestar preguntas de la comunidad y dar información de apoyo que existe para gente que necesita visas humanitarias. También nos dio más información del peligro de hacer citas con gente ajena ya que les estamos dando nuestra identidad y no sabemos como la usaran. #consuladomexicanosf #consulado #consuladomexicano #consuladomovil #sonomacounty #condadodesonoma #matriculasconsulares
2022-10-2843 minConfluenceConfluence: Tech’s Role in the Global Transition to Net Zero with Vijay VaitheeswaranClimate change is one of the most critical challenges of our generation. On this week’s episode of Confluence, host Rana Sarkar discusses with guest Vijay Vaitheeswaran recent policy developments and the role of technology and innovation in supporting the global transition to net zero. Vaitheeswaran is the Global Energy and Climate Innovation Editor at The Economist, covering the energy and utility industries, the clean energy transition, climate innovations and low carbon technologies. In their conversation, Rana and Vijay discuss timelines for clean energy transitions, and the incentives needed to support the generation and use of clean energy and th...
2022-10-2743 min
SFSU GatorcastRyan Smith - Building Confidence in SFSU Students via MentorshipRyan Smith is an Assistant Professor at San Francisco State University, focused on Hospitality and Tourism. Prior to San Francisco State, he taught in Hong Kong, South Korea, and at the University of Houston. Most importantly, he’s faculty lead for the SFSU Lam College of Business Mentorship Program. Learn more about how the program is impacting students today and how to get more involved.Episode Quotes:On Alumni Generosity[2:15] Alumni in general love giving back to the college. Basically they just wanna feel like they can do something, and our stu...
2022-10-0322 minConfluenceCanada’s Digital Policy Landscape with Taylor OwenHow do we regulate the Internet when there are so many components and so many ways it can go wrong? That’s what host Rana Sarkar discusses with guest Taylor Owen on this week’s episode. Taylor Owen is the Beaverbrook Chair in Media, Ethics and Communications, and founding director of The Center for Media, Technology and Democracy, and an Associate Professor in the Max Bell School of Public Policy at McGill University. In their conversation, Rana and Taylor dive into the challenges of monitoring content online; frameworks for tech regulation; how the information ecosystem has changed in the past...
2022-09-2238 minConfluenceGeopolitics, Tech and the Indo-Pacific with James CrabtreeWelcome back for season two of Confluence! On this week’s episode, host Rana Sarkar sits down with James Crabtree, Executive Director of the International Institute for Strategic Studies - Asia office to discuss the current geopolitical and geoeconomic moment. Prior to joining the IISS, James was a Singapore-based author and journalist, and an Associate Professor of Practice at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. His best-selling 2018 book, The Billionaire Raj: A Journey Through India’s New Gilded Age was shortlisted for the FT / McKinsey book of the year. Prior to academia, James worked for the Financial Time...
2022-06-3029 minFifth & MissionPost-Boudin Recall: What Voters Want NowSome of the most contested races of the California primaries have one central issue in common: how to deal with public safety. From the recall of San Francisco district attorney Chesa Boudin, to the state attorney general and governor's race. Chronicle data reporter Susie Neilson joins host Cecilia Lei to explain the breakdown of the Boudin recall election by neighborhood, and then state Capitol reporter Dustin Gardiner explains what went down in the statewide primary races -- and whether the Boudin recall had a ripple effect. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod Learn more about y...
2022-06-0928 min
Tech DiplomacyAnna-Maria Osula: Cyber DiplomacyIn this episode, we explore the field of Cyber Diplomacy. How do we define it, and why is it important? Joined by cyber experts Anna-Maria Osula, Phd., digital governance fellow at Stanford University and Senior Researcher at Tallinn University of Technology, and Norwegian Deputy Consul General of Norway in San Francisco, Helge Marstrander, with an extensive cyber security background from the private sector. Join us to learn more about the work happening on a international, regional, and local level in the field of Cyber Diplomacy. The episode is hosted by Emma Blattmann, Senior Advisor for Technology, Innovation, and Science...
2022-05-2725 min
GlobalSF : So FutureIn Conversation with the Consul General of Georgia in San FranciscoIn today’s episode, we are delighted to have the Honorable, Levan Beridze, Consul General of Georgia in San Francisco.
Listen in as the Consul General shares Georgia’s economic development and business environment, as well as Georgia’s perspective on regional economic expansion and the strengthening of the transport and transit corridors for additional energy independence and regional economic security.
Also, with regard to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Consul General also illustrates the effects of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine on regional trade, commerce and economic cooperation.
2022-03-3023 minConfluenceDiversity in the BoardroomOn this week’s episode of Confluence, we tackle the critical issue of diversity in company leadership. Host Rana Sarkar speaks with two experts on the topic: Sukhinder Singh Cassidy, Founder and Chair of theBoardlist, and Jennifer Holmstrom, Head of Platform at GGV Capital. Both women have long histories of advocating for both inclusive talent acquisition and hiring practices, as well as diverse boards. In this episode, learn more about why making sure that talent—at the top and bottom—is equitable and representative, and the role that both companies and government policy play in keeping our business and innova...
2022-03-2445 minConfluenceThe Cost of Doing Nothing: A Conversation with Janice Stein on Leadership, Geopolitics and TechOn this week’s episode of Confluence, host Rana Sarkar sits down with Dr. Janice Stein, founding director of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto, to discuss how organizations and leaders must adapt to our rapidly changing geopolitical moment. Dr. Stein shares observations and lessons from years of advising with leaders and organizations allocating scarce resources to respond to rapid scale crises. How can leaders prepare to succeed in today’s uncertain environment and what is the cost of doing nothing? What critical skillsets are needed for organizations to adapt? What new frameworks will be n...
2022-03-1752 min
GlobalSF : So FutureIn Conversation with the Consul General of Japan in San FranciscoGlobalSF congratulates the people of Japan on the occasion of their National Foundation Day, which was on February 11, as well as the 62nd birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan on February 23. In today’s episode, we are delighted to have the Honorable, Hiroshi Kawamura, Consul General of Japan in San Francisco.
Listen in as the Consul General shares the mission and goals of the office, as well as the industry focuses of Japan.
2022-03-1516 min
The Just Baseball Show153 | Playing General Manager: 2022 San Francisco GiantsPeter & Jack are back together in what seems like a while to play general manager for the San Francisco Giants. The San Francisco Giants opened the 2021 season with a 74.5 win projection. One of the worst projections ever, as the Giants finished atop the NL West with a 107-55 record. This team lost some stars, and the roster isn't quite what it was last year. But you can't count them out, especially if they make a few moves.
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2022-02-0355 minConfluenceMOVE: Migratory Tech Futures with Parag KhannaWith massive global shifts happening due to forces like the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change, people have started to migrate further away from cities. To understand how people, ideas, and innovation are moving around the world, host Rana Sarkar talks to geo-strategist Parag Khanna: Founder and Managing Partner of FutureMap, a data and scenario-based strategic advisory firm. Khanna recently authored a new monograph MOVE: The Forces Uprooting Us. According to Khanna, economic collapse, the destablization of democracy, and technological disruption is leading us into a new era of mass migration. In this episode, we try to understand h...
2022-01-2735 minConfluenceTech Talent & Diversity: What is Canada’s ‘Secret Sauce’?How does immigration policy impact Canadian tech’s ability to thrive globally? How do flows of both Canadian and foreign talent into and out of the country work? How can the private sector work to actually make companies, and their leadership, more diverse? And what ‘secret sauce’ makes Canada such an amazing place to work?To help us better answer those questions, you’ll hear from two key players working to make Canada’s technology sector more robust and diverse. Host Rana Sarkar speaks to Marco Mendicino—Canada’s former Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship who recently trans...
2021-12-2344 min
Tech DiplomacyMartin Rauchbauer: What is Tech Diplomacy?In this episode you will hear from Martin Rauchbauer, Austria's Tech Ambassador in Silicon Valley, Co-Director of Open Austria and Austrian Consul in San Francisco. Martin was sent to San Francisco in 2016 in order to open and establish his country’s first innovation outpost in Silicon Valley. Martin’s office helps Austrian entrepreneurs, scientists, researchers, and creative minds to connect with the biggest innovation ecosystem in the world.
Please listen in to better understand what tech diplomacy is, how fast the concept is growing, and why it matters for foreign affairs.
Hosted by Emma Blattmann, Tech...
2021-12-2022 min
EL CHICLE DE LA SALUDEl chicle de la salud (Episodio 1)En este prmier capítulo del "Chicle de la salud" hablaremos sobre tres noticias actuales muy importantes de interés general.
1. Mortalidad por riesgo cardiovascular en personas de 30 a 70 años se redujo en Colombia (Noticia nacional).
2. El 31 de octubre comenzará la vacunación contra COVID-19 en niños mayores de 3 años (Noticia del Valle del Cauca).
3. Cierre temporal de los servicios de Ginecobstetricia y Pediatría en Clínica San Francisco (Noticia Institucional).
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2021-11-1906 minConfluenceThe History and Future of Silicon ValleyIn order to understand what’s happening in Silicon Valley today, we look back at the history of the world’s most famous innovation hub. On this week’s episode of Confluence, host Rana Sarkar speaks with Margaret O’Mara, Professor in the Department of History at the University of Washington and author of The Code: Silicon Valley and the Remaking of America. Her book traces the region’s lineage back to its humble beginnings as the agricultural, “prune capital” of the world. It describes the unique set of circumstances and environmental factors which made Silicon Valley a global research hub b...
2021-11-1844 minConfluenceTechplomacy for Tomorrow with Brad SmithOn this week’s episode of Confluence, we speak with President of Microsoft, Brad Smith. In 2019, Smith penned Tools & Weapons: The Promise and the Peril of the Digital Age, a book which explains how Big Tech has a core responsibility to address the issues and potential harms of the technologies they create. This year, Smith updated the book with a second edition for 2021 that includes new chapters on cybersecurity and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. We spoke to Smith about these updates, and how he’s seen the landscape in Silicon Valley change in the years since the book...
2021-11-0444 min
Tech DiplomacyAnni Hellman: Mathematics behind AI and Social Media AlgorithmsIn this episode you will hear from Anni Hellman, EU Fellow at UC Berkeley and deputy Head of Unit at the European Commission. She is a mathematician and a qualified actuary and a Fellow of the Actuarial Association of Finland and holds degrees in mathematics, actuarial sciences and computer sciences.
Please listen in to get Anni's view on artificial intelligence in general and algorithms in particular as well as the disinformation challenge from a mathematical perspective.
Hosted by Gry Rabe Henriksen, Norwegian Consul General and Kylee Mebust, Deputy Director - Open Austria.
2021-10-2920 min
What Matters: ConversationsWhat Matters Conversations with Wim VerbeekHow do we hold the alignment between Light and Shadow/Trauma and Healing?Join us for this deeply personal interview with Wim as he shares his own journey through illness and loss and how Psychosynthesis found him during a most challenging and difficult time in his life. He discusses his own realization about the importance of both descending and transcending in the process of personal growth, "We should be able to hold both our Light and our Shadow, our Love and our Fear - this is a process" of our own unfolding. Wim al...
2021-10-271h 08
GlobalSF : So FutureIn Conversation with the Consul General of Germany in San FranciscoGlobalSF congratulates the people of Germany on the occasion of their National Day, known as Unity Day, which was on Sunday October 3. In today’s episode, we are delighted to have the Honorable Oliver Schramm, Consul General of Germany in San Francisco.
Listen in as the Consul General shares the mission and goals of the office, as well as the German business footprint in the United States. The Consulate would like to also share that they have a weekly podcast program at www.radiogoethe.org to tell the fascinating stories of Germans coming to San Francisco in th...
2021-10-1517 min
GlobalSF : So FutureIn Conversation with the Consul General of Mexico in San FranciscoGlobalSF congratulates the people of Mexico on the occasion of their National Day, which was on Thursday September 16. In today’s episode, we are excited to have the Honorable Remedios Gomez Arnau, Consul General of Mexico in San Francisco.
The Consulate General of Mexico in San Francisco was the first Mexican consulate office opened in the West Coast of the United States. Listen in as the Consul General shares with us more on the mission of the consulate office as well as economic achievements of Mexico and the exciting news of an upcoming economic delegation to San Fr...
2021-09-1722 min
GlobalSF : So FutureIn Conversation with the Consul General of Brazil in San FranciscoGlobalSF congratulates the people of Brazil on the occasion of their National Day, which was on Tuesday, September 7. In today’s episode, we are excited to have the Honorable Ambassador Mr. Adalnio Senna Ganem, Consul General of Brazil in San Francisco.
One of the similarities between the economy of Brazil and California is that both put emphasis on the agriculture industry. Listen in as the Consul General shares with us more on Brazil regarding the aircraft and agricultural development as well as the environmental efforts in reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
2021-09-0923 min
GlobalSF : So FutureIn Conversation with the Consul General of Uruguay in San FranciscoGlobalSF congratulates the people of Uruguay on the occasion of their National Day, which was on Wednesday August 25. In today’s episode, we are excited to have the Honorable Mr. Ignacio Gonzalez, Consul General of Uruguay in San Francisco.
The Uruguayan Consulate in San Francisco was established in 2019. The office intends to act as a bridge not only between Uruguay and the United States but also technology & software innovation spaces as well. Listen in as the Consul General introduces Uruguay in a broad dimension and reveals his goals for one of San Francisco’s newest consulates.
2021-08-2621 min
49ers Inside the Oval PodcastInside the Oval: Jim Mercurio, Exec. VP and General Manager, Levi’s® StadiumIn this episode of “Inside the Oval” presented by Dignity Health, Jim Mercurio discussed his role as General Manager of Levi's® Stadium, his 30+ years as a member of the 49ers organization, the process of re-opening the stadium after a year without fans and the importance of using the stadium as a polling station and vaccine center.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2021-08-2038 minConfluenceCanada’s Tech Community: Leading the WayOn this week’s episode of Confluence, we continue our conversation with leading Canadians who are at the forefront of global tech. Michelle Zatlyn, co-founder of Cloudflare, is back to talk about whether or not there is a special Canadian sauce that puts Canadian entrepreneurs in a unique position to foster innovation. We also spoke to Atlee Clark, Director of Operations at Ottawa-based Shopify and former Executive Director of the C100 in the Bay Area. These women have set standards in their fields for innovation and business leadership and we set out to find out how. I...
2021-08-1243 min
GlobalSF : So FutureIn Conversation with the Consul General of Peru in San FranciscoGlobalSF congratulates the people of Peru on the occasion of their National Day, which this year July 28, commemorates the Bicentennial since Peru's proclamation of Independence. In today’s episode, we are excited to have the Honorable Mr. Hernando Torres-Fernández, Consul General of Peru in San Francisco.
Listen in as the Consul General reveals his goals and mission which would be accomplished in multi-dimensional fields across the consular jurisdiction. The Consul General also shared his view on the similarity between San Francisco and Lima, which is the capital and the largest city of Peru. Learn about some of...
2021-08-0518 minConfluenceCanada in the Valley: Owning the PodiumOn this week’s episode of Confluence, we’re coming back home and talking about Canada’s role in defining the future of tech. There seems to be a special Canadian sauce that gives us an edge. To help us figure out where Canada belongs in this conversation, we’re talking to three powerhouses in the tech landscape (who also all happen to be Canadian!). First, you’ll hear from C100s Laura Buhler and Chris Albinson, two Canadian expats working in the Bay Area to galvanize the global Canadian tech diaspora . We also sat down with Michelle Zatlyn, founder of...
2021-08-0535 minConfluenceThe Case for Pro-Human Tech and How We Get ThereThe need to create and shift towards pro-human tech is more important than it’s ever been. The question is, how do we get there? Do we leave it up to the governments, policy makers and diplomats to figure out or do we let Big Tech answer this for us? Does a world exist where they can all work together while our democracy is at stake? This week, Rana sits down with Zvika Krieger, Director of Responsible Innovation at Facebook, who is searching for the answers to these questions everyday. His breadth of experience in every corner of the te...
2021-07-2239 minConfluencePro-Human TechnologyOn this episode of Confluence, host Rana Sarkar turns to the private and not-for-profit sectors to get the perspective of folks who really understand the human side of technology and the implications of technology policy on real people. To do this, Sarkar speaks with Aza Raskin—Co-Founder of the Center for Humane Technology and the Earth Species Project—as well as Yael Eisenstat—Future of Democracy Fellow at the Berggruen Institute, Founder of Kilele Global risk advisory firm, and former Senior Intelligence Officer for the United States. Coming from diverse backgrounds in engineering, intelligence, and corporate leadership, these two guests...
2021-07-1540 min
CXOTalkDigital Transformation at the San Francisco OperaThe San Francisco Opera is one of the world’s leading performing arts organizations, with an annual operating budget of $30 million. How did this renowned company use digital technology to adapt its business models and performances during the last year? Matthew Shilvock, General Director of the San Francisco Opera, describes the digital transformation strategy and technologies the company has used during this last year of rapid change.We discussed these topics during the conversation:-- About the San Francisco Opera-- Digital transformation and the SF Opera-- Impact of the pandemic on performing artists
2021-07-0848 minConfluenceTechplomacy Deep DiveIn this episode of Confluence, host Rana Sarkar takes a closer look at what techplomacy is, how it works, and why it’s important. To better understand the global stakes at play, we hear from two experts from Stanford University: Eileen Donahoe—Executive Director of the Global Digital Policy Incubator and former US Ambassador to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva—and Marietje Schaake—International Policy Director of the Cyber Policy Center and former Member of the European Parliament. Both guests have strong backgrounds in governance and law, with extensive practical experience working on the frontlines of diplomacy for publi...
2021-07-0842 min
It’s All PoliticalCan This Republican Be California’s Next Attorney General?Nathan Hochman has never run for elective office, but the ex-George W. Bush-era Justice Department attorney and federal prosecutor promises to be tougher on crime than Democrat Attorney General Rob Bonta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-07-0435 min
GlobalSF : So FutureGlobalSF Welcomes the Consulate General of Georgia in San FranciscoGeorgia, one of the oldest countries in the world, is also a rising hub for trade and commerce. GlobalSF welcomes the Consulate General of Georgia in San Francisco which officially opened in September 2020. In today’s episode, we are excited to have the Honorable Levan Beridze, Consul General of Georgia in San Francisco, with us. Consul General Beridze introduced Georgia by providing an overview of Georgia's economy and a brief history. He further shared the goals and future plans of the Consulate General of Georgia as being the first representation of Georgia in the West Coast of the United St...
2021-07-0220 minConfluenceWelcome to ConfluenceWelcome to the inaugural episode of Confluence! Meet Consul General Rana Sarkar, Canada’s Tech Envoy in Silicon Valley. In this first episode, Sarkar introduces the concept of techplomacy, or technology diplomacy. Over the past five years, Sarkar and his team at the Consulate of Canada in San Francisco have been using diplomacy to help shape the future of technology regulation. To help illustrate this work, Sarkar speaks to Peggy Hicks—Director, Thematic Engagement, Special Procedures, and Right to Development Division at the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)— and Anne Marie Engtoft Larsen—Tech Ambassador for Denm...
2021-07-0148 minConfluenceIntroducing: Confluence With Rana SarkarIn the Consulate of Canada’s first podcast, Rana Sarkar, Canada’s Tech Envoy in Silicon Valley, will delve into the issues shaping technology, diplomacy, and economic recovery through the lenses of Silicon Valley, Canada, and the world. In each episode, he will discuss pressing topics with subject matter experts to gain an unrestricted, deep dive into the tech policy issues shaping our times. Working at the intersections of big tech, public policy and change, Sarkar brings a unique perspective to these conversations and offers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of the global technological revolutions happening all arou...
2021-06-2201 min
Letters to ItalyEp. 4 - Lorenzo Ortona, Consul General of Italy in San FranciscoThe fourth episode of "Letters to Italy" features Lorenzo Ortona, Consul General of Italy in San Francisco.Lorenzo Ortona recalls some of the most difficult moments the Italian diaspora on the West Coast went through when Italy was first hit by the pandemic, as well as the challenges that he and his team faced in support of the community.As Lorenzo's mandate is set to end this June, he also considers some of the highlights of five years in office in the vast Consulate’s jurisdiction, and the legacy he leaves to...
2021-06-0425 minFifth & MissionThe Doctor Who Hates School ClosuresDr. Monica Gandhi of UCSF has gained national attention with her controversial critiques of the Bay Area’s conservative pandemic response, which she argues has done more harm than good for some populations, especially schoolchildren. Before the pandemic, Gandhi was known locally as a long-time HIV/AIDS care provider who ran San Francisco General’s Ward 86. She talks with Erin Allday about how that work — and experiences in her personal life over the past year and a half — influenced her reaction to the coronavirus pandemic. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod Learn more about your ad choic...
2021-06-0123 min
CivicHow SF sources and uses water, and why it's pushing back on state restrictionsCalifornia is back in a drought, and in many parts of the state the drought is extreme. San Francisco’s residential water use is among the lowest among large cities in California, says Steven Ritchie, assistant general manager for water for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission. He explains where the city gets its water from and how it's used, and why San Francisco is fighting state restrictions on the use of Tuolumne River water.
2021-05-2932 min
Splash HitsEpisode 5 - review and preview and general San Francisco Giants talk from the UK crewWe look back at the San Francisco Giants series with the Miami Marlins and look towards the series in Philadelphia to face Gabe Kaplers old team the Phillies, we also talk prospects and our players of the week, and some who need to improve.
2021-04-2047 min
Pacific ExchangesMary Daly on Why the Fed Cares about Financial InclusionWe're excited to launch our latest season, Financial Inclusion & Beyond, an exploration of what we can learn from efforts around the world to improve financial inclusion, health, and wellbeing. This is a topic we've explored in previous episodes on fintech, and we're eager to ground global insights in the context of our modern challenges amid the COVID 19 crisis and renewed efforts to promote racial equity in the US financial system. We begin the series with a conversation with our very own San Francisco Fed president Mary Daly. We get into why the Fed cares about financial health...
2021-04-1535 min
Nextcastsnextcasts: Space, Science, and Switzerland (Episode 3)Here is the final episode in our special podcast series produced in collaboration with the Consulate General of Switzerland in San Francisco titled Space, Science and Switzerland. Featuring expert interviews, the podcast explores Switzerland’s involvement in space research, challenges we face on Earth such as climate change, NASA’s recent Mission to Mars, and the role of international law and the UN in space.
In episode three, we bridge science and engineering with art and community, exploring not only the technicalities behind the missions to Mars, but also what it takes to set up a new society in Mars-like cond...
2021-02-2440 min
Nextcastsnextcasts: Space, Science, and Switzerland (Episode 2)In the second episode of Space, Science, and Switzerland we explore the role of the UN in space and international space law featuring an interview of Simonetta di Pippo, Director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), and Dr. Natália Archinard, Deputy Head of the Science, Education, Transport and Space Section at the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland, and Chair of the Scientific and Technical Subcommittee of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UNCOPUOS).
This episode is hosted by Jale Yoldas, Cultural and Public Diplomacy Officer at the Consulate Gener...
2020-12-2358 minFifth & MissionVaccination Drive Launches in Bay AreaWith a bit of fanfare and lots of relief, five front-line workers at San Francisco General Hospital were given their first doses of vaccine on Tuesday. The historic day opened up numerous questions: How does the vaccine work? Who will get it first? What are the side effects? Will immunizations help at all in fighting the current deadly surge? Health reporters Catherine Ho and Erin Allday have the answers. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/podKamala Harris bio podcast: Chronicled: Who Is Kamala Harris? sfchronicle.com/chronicled Learn more about...
2020-12-1618 minFifth & MissionChronicled: Who Is Kamala Harris? Bigger Job, Bigger FightsFifth & Mission is presenting episodes of other Chronicle podcasts this weekend. In Episode 2 of the biographical miniseries Chronicled: Who Is Kamala Harris? the former San Francisco district attorney is elected California attorney general, takes on Wall Street, and wins. It’s part of what she says is her career-long fight “for the people.” But there are times when Harris faces Wall Street and she's the one who blinks, and critics say her law enforcement record disqualifies her from being a true progressive. Reported by Tal Kopan and Joe Garofoli. Note: You don't have to have listened to Episode 1 for Episod...
2020-11-2523 min
Nextcastsnextcasts: Space, Science, and Switzerland (Episode 1)We are excited to announce a special podcast series in collaboration with the Consulate General of Switzerland in San Francisco titled Space, Science and Switzerland. Featuring expert interviews, the podcast explores Switzerland’s involvement in space research, challenges we face on Earth such as climate change, NASA’s recent Mission to Mars, and the role of international law and the UN in space.
The first episode features an interview with Maria Santos, Professor of Earth System Science at the University of Zurich (UZH), who discusses how space data and research is used to better understand challenges we face on Earth. Mari...
2020-11-1844 minCivicMail workers renew calls for critical postal service fundingPostal workers nationwide rallied on Tuesday to demand Congress approve $25 billion in emergency funding for the Postal Service to ensure its continued operation, and reverse workflow changes made by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy. In San Francisco, members of the American Postal Workers Union San Francisco Local #2 gathered in the rain in front of the Fox Plaza post office to distribute leaflets, saying the service was still in dire need of congressional aid and could shut down next year without it.
2020-11-1823 min
Chronicled: Who Is Kamala Harris?Episode 1: The Top CopKamala Harris starts out as an assistant D.A. in Alameda County and rises through the ranks of prosecutors to become, in her words, “the top cop” — San Francisco district attorney, then California attorney general. Reported by Joe Garofoli and Tal Kopan.
Full San Francisco Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod
2020-10-2600 minChronicled: Who Is Kamala Harris?Episode 2: Bigger Job, Bigger FightsAs attorney general, Kamala Harris takes on Wall Street and wins. It’s part of what she says is her career-long fight “for the people.” But there are times when Harris faces Wall Street and she's the one who blinks, and critics say her law enforcement record disqualifies her from being a true progressive. Reported by Tal Kopan and Joe Garofoli.
Full San Francisco Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod
2020-10-2600 minChronicled: Who Is Kamala Harris?Chronicled: Who Is Kamala Harris? TrailerIs she a progressive or a cop? A Berkeley radical or a Beltway insider? In this biographical series, San Francisco Chronicle reporters Joe Garofoli and Tal Kopan tell the story of the life and career of Kamala Harris. From her first political experiences — when her activist, immigrant parents brought her to protests in a stroller — through her pioneering stints as San Francisco district attorney and California attorney general, then on to the U.S. Senate and becoming the first Asian American and first African American woman nominated to a presidential ticket by a major party. The Chronicle has been covering Kamal...
2020-10-0900 minIt’s All PoliticalFifth & Mission: Why Kamala Harris is Joe Biden’s PickOn The Chronicle's flagship news podcast, Washington reporter Tal Kopan and It's All Political host Joe Garofoli break down why Biden wants the former San Francisco DA and California attorney general as his running mate and how her past will factor into the campaign. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-08-1221 minFifth & MissionWhy Kamala Harris is Joe Biden's PickThe former San Francisco DA and California attorney general is in position to make history. Political reporters Tal Kopan and Joe Garofoli break down why Biden wants Harris as his running mate and how her past will factor into the campaign ahead. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-08-1221 min
Extra SpicyThe Pandemic Pivot: Restaurant to GroceryAnthony Strong, the chef and owner of San Francisco's Prairie, talks about his restaurant’s quick pivot to a general store at the onset of the pandemic. Hang on to the end to hear some nonsense about Hot Pot Panic, Soleil Ho's new favorite computer game made by a Bay Area local. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-07-2041 min
KALW News San Francisco, 91.7COVID-19 Testing Exposes Race And Class Divisions In San Francisco’s Mission DistrictIn April, nearly 4,000 Mission District residents volunteered to get tested for COVID-19 and its antibodies. Unidos en Salud released the results of that testing on Monday, which raise difficult questions about racial and class disparities in San Francisco.
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Correction: A previous version of this story stated that 84 percent of San Francisco's hospitalized COVID-19 cases are Latinx. In fact, 84 percent of those seeking treatment at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center are Latinx. We regret the error.
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2020-05-1307 minCivicTesting initiative revealed disparities, but also continued community spreadA Mission District coronavirus testing initiative has shown stark disparities in who has been getting sick — 95% of those who tested positive in this initiative identified as Hispanic or Latinx. Among all those tested, less than 2% tested positive. Among people who worked in the testing area, that figure was 6.1%. Dr. Carina Marquez, assistant professor of medicine at UCSF and an infectious disease doctor at San Francisco’s general hospital, said not only do the tests show a disparity in who is getting sick, but that the virus is still spreading in the community even as many residents have been staying home for...
2020-05-0929 minFifth & MissionA Terrifying Day in the Life of an E.R. NurseSan Francisco General Hospital emergency room nurse Christa Duran prepares for her shifts like a soldier preparing for battle. Reporter Trisha Thadani talks about how Duran and her colleagues confront their own fears as they work. | Full coronavirus coverage: sfchronicle.com/coronavirus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-04-2918 min
The 2020 NetworkCOVID across borders, with Rana Sarkar, Consul General of Canada in San FranciscoThe COVID19 pandemic is moving quickly, as is the news and information around it. That’s why our team on the 2020 Network is focused on giving you some balanced perspective on the story as it develops.On this episode of the 2020 Network, host Jodi Butts speaks with Rana Sarkar, Consul General of Canada in San Francisco about his experience on the ground dealing with the impacts of COVID-19.
2020-03-3045 min
KALW News San Francisco, 91.7Despite Vision Zero, More People Are Getting Hit By Cars In San FranciscoEvery 15 hours, someone is taken to the San Francisco General Hospital after being hit by a car. That’s according to San Francisco Chronicle Reporter Heather Knight.
2019-12-0907 min
Medical Marijuana Card San FranciscoBuzz Around Medical Cannabis And PregnancyClearly there is a buzz surrounding marijuana and pregnancy. To clear up the confusion we had MMJ Doctors San Francisco answer general questions about it.
2019-10-2903 min
KALW News San Francisco, 91.7DA Candidate Leif Dautch Wants To Take On San Francisco's Mental Health CrisisEarly voters in the San Francisco headed to the polls today. They’ll have the chance to choose the city’s next district attorney.
One of the candidates is Deputy State Attorney General and former president of the San Francisco juvenile probation commission Leif Dautch.
If elected, Dautch plans to launch an Environmental Justice Unit in the prosecutor’s office, and set up an online system for victims of sexual assault to track whether rape kits have been tested. He also wants to address the city’s mental health crisis by turning San Francisco’s juvenile hall into a mental health jus...
2019-10-0807 min
Not Your Century1923: General Theory of Relativity ConfirmedYou'll be glad to know Albert Einstein was right. Astronomers at the Lick Observatory in San Jose confirmed it by examining photos of a 1922 eclipse. How did that confirm Einstein? We asked an astronomer at the Lick Observatory. Originally published April 12, 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-09-2606 minNot Your Century1923: General Theory of Relativity ConfirmedYou'll be glad to know Albert Einstein was right. Astronomers at the Lick Observatory in San Jose confirmed it by examining photos of a 1922 eclipse. How did that confirm Einstein? We asked an astronomer at the Lick Observatory. Plus: The curse of the mummy’s tomb! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-04-1206 min
St. Dominic's Weekly#100 - Annunciation of the Lord, Lent Check In and the Water ChallengeJoin Fr Michael & Fr Isaiah as they share insight of the Annunciation of the Lord, have a general Lent check in and discuss the Lenten water challenge with Dig Deep.
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We call it the Catholic Netflix plus more! There are audio books, movies, talks and much more. Here is the code to receive the free access as a gift from St Dominic's parish 8ZV4MN.
2019-03-2431 min
San Francisco City InsiderWhy S.F. General's bills are so damn highNow that San Francisco General Hospital’s sketchy billing practice—in which privately insured patients are personally on the hook for their bills—have been revealed, there’s a central question: Why are the bills so high? From $34,000 bumps and bruises to $92,000 appendectomies, these amounts are outrageous because of the ever-inflated hospital “chargemaster.” That’s the list of rates, which is approved each year, no questions asked, by the mayor and the Board of Supervisors, who admit they had no idea what they were voting on. City Hall reporter Trisha Thadani interviews columnist Heather Knight about the latest in the billing scanda...
2019-03-2213 minSan Francisco City InsiderInside San Francisco’s Mental Health CrisisRachel Rodriguez, a social worker in San Francisco General Hospital’s psychiatric emergency room, is incensed at the way some people are painting the move toward conserving more mentally ill people. She’s in favor of the changes and explains why — and why the current system is so broken.
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2019-03-1228 min